CRANBERRY PEAR SPINACH SALAD

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A few moments are all you need to toss together this pretty salad and tangy classic dressing. It's a perfect way to round out holiday meals. -Anne Smithson, Cary, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

8 cups fresh baby spinach
1 cup dried cranberries
2 medium pears, chopped
1/4 cup cider vinegar
5 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 teaspoon poppy seeds
2 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the spinach, cranberries and pears. In a blender, combine the vinegar, sugar, onion, Worcestershire sauce, mustard and paprika; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Add sesame seeds and poppy seeds. Pour over salad and toss to coat. Sprinkle with pecans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189 calories, Fat 9g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 28mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Daling Saengkheune
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also very filling.


Adnan Nazir
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I love the combination of flavors in this salad. The cranberries and pears add a nice sweetness, while the spinach and walnuts add some crunch.


Katlego Mathibe
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries and spinach. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


SMSALMAN GM
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This salad is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. It's also very easy to make.


Shankar Khatri
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I've never had a cranberry-pear-spinach salad before, but it was surprisingly delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Kenaf Jalalaa
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This salad is a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. It's also very filling.


Lesedi Njabulo
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach salads, but this one is really good. The dressing is light and flavorful.


joanna barnes
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This salad is delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


vince A
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I love this salad! It's so refreshing and the dressing is amazing. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Salina Shah
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This salad is a great way to use up leftover cranberries. It's also a healthy and delicious side dish.


Gael Lino
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I'm not usually a fan of spinach salads, but this one is amazing! The cranberries and pears add a nice sweetness and the dressing is perfect.


Dr. Isaaq Bello
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This salad is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family. The dressing is especially delicious.


Roselande DORME
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I made this salad for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved the unique combination of ingredients.


Yousouf Dusmamodekhan
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This is one of my favorite salads. It's light and refreshing, but still filling. I love the combination of flavors and textures.


Usman Mumtaz
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I've made this salad several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so easy to make and the dressing is delicious.


Muhammad Hakeem
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This salad was a hit at my last dinner party! The combination of sweet pears, tart cranberries, and crunchy spinach was perfect. I also loved the addition of walnuts for some extra texture.